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Showing 1 to 20 of 123 for “"contemplative"”.
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Religion in Contemplative Studies
<p>This project is about the new field of contemplative studies, a field that seeks to use “contemplative” practices, derived mostly (though not entirely) from religious traditions in academic settings, prominently including college pedagogy. First, this project seeks to understand how …
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Contemplative place in cities
Thesis (M. Arch and M.C.P.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Architecture, 1978.
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The Psychology of Self-Surrender: A Contemplative-Hermeneutic Study
… of applied hermeneutics with autoethnography and contemplative practice. The author conducts an applied hermeneutic analysis of two psycho-spiritual texts; one that is rooted in the Zen Buddhist tradition and the other from the Sufi tradition. This is followed by a thematic analysis that …
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Opening and Space: A contemplative tower in the woods
This thesis aims to explore architectural experience by addressing how different types of openings exert an impact to the space. The openings not only play a critical role in giving a palpable presence to natural light in a space, but also facilitate a specific way of seeing the world – together …
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The Development of the Scale of Contemplative Practice in Higher Education
… providing a framework for the concept of contemplative practices in an endeavor to support an eclectic understanding of cognition. Contemplative practices may benefit graduate student disposition and inform areas of educator preparation through the use of emotional adeptness in higher …
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Art as Contemplative Place, with Reference to Isamu Noguchi's Sited Works
The term contemplative place, a new concept that forms the core of this research is defined as "space where a meaningful sense of calm can be experienced." Contemplative place situates itself as a category of place. M. Auge defines place as that which is "relational, historical and/or concerned …
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The Impact of Contemplative Practices on Anxiety Level of Middle School Students
… and crippling disorders throughout adulthood. Contemplative practices, or practices aimed to bring a non-judgmental awareness of one’s internal and external experience, are being used across disciplines, professions, and cultures with the intention of relaxation, and bringing oneself to a more …
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To Know a Buddha: A Tibetan Contemplative History and Its Implications for Religious Studies
… on emptiness were deeply informed by his own contemplative and visionary experiences. Such peak religious moments--along with historical, social, and textual context--must be considered seriously to provide the richest possible history of other-emptiness.
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Toward a contemplative cyberspace: a transdisciplinary inquiry into contemplation, social media and peace-building
The emerging practice of using social media in peacebuilding has generated a growing interest from practitioners and academia. However, most attention focuses on the technological aspect of social media rather than the engagement of individuals at grassroots. The question this research seeks to …
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Soul Recreation: Spiritual Marriage and Ravishment in the Contemplative-Mystical Piety of Isaac Ambrose
… Spiritual Marriage and Ravishment in the Contemplative-Mystical Piety of Isaac Ambrose This thesis examines the theology and piety of Isaac Ambrose (1604-1664), a moderate Lancashire Puritan minister. More specifically it raises the question about the nature of his spiritual practices and …
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Christian contemplative prayer: a grounded theory exploration of well-being and embodiment within Christian spirituality
Christian contemplative prayer (CCP) is a spiritual and religious form of receptive meditation rooted in scriptural teachings and ancient practices. Despite its growing popularity, there is limited empirical evidence related to CCP long-term practitioners’ lived experience. Although scholars …
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The Inheritance of this Moment: An Exploration of Temporality, Subjectivity, and Liberation in Non-Dual Contemplative Practice and Psychotherapy
… a secularized practice with roots in Buddhist contemplative traditions, has largely unfolded within a dualistic framework in which subject and object are separate from one another as well as from a discrete entity called a moment. While widely appreciated for its capacity to foster well-being …
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Toward the Contemplative Technopedagogy Framework: A Multi-Site Analysis of Pedagogy and Digital Technology in Contemporary US Higher Education
… higher education teaching-learning environments. Contemplative approaches to digital technology and pedagogy provide the potential to positively shape the trajectory of higher education technopedagogy. Scant research exists regarding the influence of contemplation on technopedagogy. Therefore, …
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Lectio divina.
Lectio Divina is a musical exploration of the contemplative prayer and scripture‐reading practice called "Lectio Divina". The work is written for a chamber ensemble: flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano and percussion. Each instrument represents an individual that participates in this …
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The silent eye : a study of the relationship which exists between the spiritual, art, imagination and the contemplative gaze in the context of religious education
A strong emphasis has always been placed on the cognitive, conceptual and rational aspects of Religious Education, while in general there has been a lack of recognition of the value of the non-rational aspects of spirituality; and of imagery and art in relation to Religious Education.In this study …
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The Role of Devotion (mos gus) in Tibetan Heart Essence Traditions: Devotional Affect and Its Relationship to Dzogchen’s Foundational Practices (rdzogs chen)
… philosophically and epistemologically and in contemplative practices for the Nyingma (rnying ma) Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Specifically, this project emphasizes how and for what reasons reflection on refuge, awakened mind, and guru yoga (bla ma rnal ‘byor) in and out of contemplative …
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